Manga Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 2 Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 2 Review

Just Like Mona Lisa Volume 2 Review

Volume 2 of Just Like Mona Lisa puts the focus on Shiori and Ritsu as we learn more about their reasons for confessing to Hinase. Elsewhere, our protagonist continues to grapple with their feelings, worried about breaking the comfortable friendships they've enjoyed for so long.

Demelza • 7th November 2024

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 3 Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 3 Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 3 Review

A fun, emotionally satisfying tale of adventure about how books and stories should be shared and nurtured, not kept away from everyone. Out now via Yen Press.

darkstorm • 5th November 2024

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 1 Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 1 Review

Is the Order a Rabbit? Volume 1 Review

Cute girls do cute things, like making coffee or baking bread in the shape of a rabbit that is the reincarnated soul of their dead granddad.

Ian Wolf • 4th November 2024

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 2 Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 2 Review

Whoever Steals This Book Volume 2 Review

This series isn’t perfect but it’s really trying to be an engaging, Alice in Wonderland-esque adventure with love for books and stories at the centre of it.

darkstorm • 1st November 2024

The Spellbook Library Volume 1 Review

The Spellbook Library Volume 1 Review

The Spellbook Library Volume 1 Review

Two young hopefuls join the crowd of other applicants to try to pass the examination to become librarians at the prestigious National Spellbook Library.

Sarah • 26th October 2024

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Victoria’s Electric Coffin Volumes 2 and 3 Review

Just in time for Halloween, Victoria's Electric Coffin comes to an end with Volumes 2 and 3. Will their story reach a satisfying conclusion?

Demelza • 24th October 2024

Wind Breaker Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Wind Breaker Volumes 6 and 7 Review

Haruka and his classmates set out to face off against KEEL who are holding Anzai's childhood friend hostage. Will they be able to carry out their rescue mission or will they prove to be dangerously outnumbered?

Demelza • 23rd October 2024

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Volume 2 Review

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Volume 2 Review

I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs Volume 2 Review

Reincarnated in a BL world, Otokawa finds himself playing the lead in the school festival play opposite delinquent Onizuka. But the student president is plotting behind the scenes to disrupt the performance…

Sarah • 20th October 2024

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 3 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 3 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika Volume 3 Review

A Brief Moment of Ichika reaches its third and final volume, but is there a satisfying conclusion to Ichika and Yurugi's story?

Demelza • 17th October 2024

A Man & His Cat Volume 12 Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 12 Review

A Man & His Cat Volume 12 Review

There’s never been a dull moment in pianist Fuyuki Kanda’s household since he adopted Fukumaru, the exotic shorthair. But what’s Fukumaru to do when a dog turns up in the garden and Kanda’s daughter lets it into the house?!

Sarah • 16th October 2024

In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Review

In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Review

In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Ichika finds herself transported to a fantasy world, but she's shocked to learn that not only did her sister get here first but she's also stolen Ichika's identity?!

Demelza • 15th October 2024

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 3 Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 3 Review

Kei X Yaku Bound by Law Volume 3 Review

What’s happened to Rion Nakaba? Ichiro and Shiro, pretending to be lovers to further their investigation, run into new and unforeseen difficulties in the third volume of this twisty mystery manga!

Sarah • 10th October 2024

Pink & Habanero Volume 1 Review

Pink & Habanero Volume 1 Review

Pink & Habanero Volume 1 Review

Pink & Habanero follows heroine Mugi as she tries to navigate her new high school life, dreaming of finding a boyfriend and making friends with everyone in her class. Will her dreams become a reality?

Demelza • 9th October 2024

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap, But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 Review

I Was Sold Dirt Cheap But My Power Level Is Off the Charts Volume 1 follows the story of Yuta who's dreaming of confessing to the girl he likes when his class suddenly finds themselves transported to a fantasy world. Here they're ranked based on their Ludea Rates and our protagonist finds himself in all kinds of trouble when he ranks low...

Demelza • 8th October 2024

Twilight Out of Focus: Long Take Part 1 Volume 5 Review

Twilight Out of Focus: Long Take Part 1 Volume 5 Review

Twilight Out of Focus: Long Take Part 1 Volume 5 Review

Will Mao and Hisashi’s relationship be affected by new pressures as Hisashi auditions for the Christmas play and Mao, now vice president of the film club, finds himself in a situation he’d never imagined?

Sarah • 6th October 2024

Spring Storm and Monster Volume 1

Spring Storm and Monster Volume 1

Spring Storm and Monster Volume 1

Heroine Ranko Haruno's life is turned upside down when her mother remarries and she finds herself with a dangerous delinquent stepbrother, but perhaps she might be able to become friendly with him even if only to protect her mother's newfound happiness.

Demelza • 3rd October 2024

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 2 Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 2 Review

Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss! Volume 2 Review

This geeky Boys' Love manga continues to be an enjoyable read, with the relationship developing slowly but surely. Volume 2 is out now!

darkstorm • 1st October 2024

Initial D Omnibus 3 Review

Initial D Omnibus 3 Review

Initial D Omnibus 3 Review

How far will a girl go to get to race with Takumi? Find out in the third omnibus edition of Initial D!

Ian Wolf • 30th September 2024

Medalist Volume 4 Review

Medalist Volume 4 Review

Medalist Volume 4 Review

Young Inori is making up for lost time as she does her best to catch up with other figure skaters her age. A summer training camp sounds a good idea – but why must she share her coach Tsukasa with sullen Rioh?

Sarah • 28th September 2024

Mobsters in Love Volume 2 Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 2 Review

Mobsters in Love Volume 2 Review

Aki behaves like a tough mob captain but he’s secretly pining for his yakuza boss. When an old enemy of the syndicate makes an unwelcome reappearance, will Aki’s desire to protect his boss lead him to disobey orders and put his own life in danger?

Sarah • 27th September 2024